Morning Light
Director: Mark Monroe
Actors: Chris Branning, Kate Theisen, Chris Schubert
PlotA group of fifteen young sailors assembles to compete for an opportunity of a lifetime: to crew a high-performance sailboat in the dangerous and prestigious Transpacific Yacht Race, which spans a grueling 2,300-mile journey from California to Hawaii. The budding sailors, chosen from a pool of hundreds of candidates, undergo intense physical training, mental preparation, and fierce competition against one another under the guidance of experienced mentors. Each sailor brings a unique skill set and personality, creating a dynamic and often tense team environment as they strive to prove their worth and earn their spot on the final team.
As training progresses, initial tensions transform into mutual respect, camaraderie, and an unwavering collective drive to win. Challenges such as grueling workouts, intricate navigation exercises, and the unpredictable nature of the ocean constantly test their resilience. The rigorous preparation pushes them to their limits, leading to the selection of an elite team of ten sailors who will ultimately represent their training program in the race. As they embark on this thrilling adventure, they face the immense and unforgiving Pacific Ocean, relying on their training, teamwork, and sheer determination to reach their destination.
Writers: Leslie DeMeuse, Roy Edward Disney, Mark Monroe
Release Date: 12 Mar 2009
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Morning Light" offers a captivating adventure with a proficient video transfer and DTS-HD Master Audio, delivering an engaging but occasionally slow-paced documentary on professional sailing.
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